Spring has arrived in Idaho Falls, and it’s time to trim those fruit trees. However, before you start daydreaming about pies, tarts, and cider, consider this: hiring a professional tree service could be the best decision you make for your trees and property value.

Sure, you may be tempted to save a few bucks and do the pruning yourself. But the truth is, tree trimming is no easy task. It requires a level of expertise and skill to prune the branches correctly without damaging the tree. And if you make a mistake, you could end up with a tree that’s more prone to disease and less productive.

5 Reasons to Trim Your Fruit Trees Before They Bud

1. First and foremost, trimming your fruit trees in the spring helps to promote healthy growth and maximize fruit production. By pruning away dead, damaged, or diseased branches, you’ll be giving the tree the opportunity to focus its energy on producing the juiciest, most delicious fruit possible.
2. But that’s not all. Trimming your fruit trees also helps to shape their growth and prevent them from becoming too tall or lopsided—and keeps the tree at a manageable size, making it easier to harvest the fruit.
3. Not only does this make it easier to pick the fruit when it’s ripe, but it also prevents the branches from breaking under the weight of the apples. And let’s face it, it’s no fun seeing branches too heavy to hold up the apples, crack and ruin the look of the tree.
4. Trimming before buds appear can also improve the overall fruit quality. By removing certain branches, the tree will have better sunlight penetration and air circulation, which can lead to better fruit development and coloration. This also ensures that the fruit has enough space to grow, which will result in larger, more flavorful apples.
5. Trimming before buds appear can also help to prevent disease and pests. By removing dead or diseased branches, you are eliminating potential breeding grounds for pests and disease—making it more difficult for them to infect the tree.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. “But Mike, why do I have to do it right now? Can’t I just wait until the summer?” And while it’s true that you can technically prune your fruit trees at any time of the year, doing it in the spring before the buds have fully opened and while it’s still cool is the best time. And, it allows you to see the structure of the tree more clearly and make more precise cuts.

Should all fruit trees be trimmed with the same technique?

No. It’s important to note that not all apple trees should be trimmed in the same way. Different apple tree varieties have different pruning needs and it’s important to follow the appropriate pruning techniques for your specific tree.

That’s where a professional tree service comes in. With 25+ years of experience and the right expertise, we will prune your fruit trees with precision and care. We know exactly how much to trim and where to make the perfect cuts that ensure your trees stay healthy and productive for years to come.

We will assess the overall health of your trees and make recommendations for further care. We will identify and remove diseased or damaged branches, preventing the spread of disease to other trees on your property.

While you may be tempted to tackle the pruning yourself, hiring Roberts & Sons’ Tree Service is the best way to ensure that your fruit trees stay healthy, productive, and beautiful. And let’s face it, when it comes to tree trimming, it’s always better to leave it to the experts.

Pruning your fruit trees in the spring is the key to healthy, productive fruit trees. And if that’s not enough to convince you, just think of all the delicious apple pies, tarts, and cider you’ll be able to make with all that fruit.

You can count on us to prune whatever variety of fruit tree you have with our expert tree care.

Give us call or leave us a message right here on our website and we can schedule an appointment for a quote and make sure your fruit trees are pruned so your taste buds will thank you!

Happy Spring! At last!